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Livescribe Smartpens Ease Student Transition from the Classroom to the
Board Room
July 12, 2012
Livescribe’s solution
1. Smartpen & Paper 2. Livescribe
Desktop
3. Send and Share
Cindy JepsenArizona State University
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1200 students; 25%LD, 25%ADD, 25% DM 7 Disability Access Consultant’s working directly with
students Testing Accommodation Center Alternative Format Production Department Trio Student Support Services Program Assistive Technology Lab fully staffed
Arizona State University (Tempe)Disability Resource Center
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From a student during an accommodation appointment
Researched online, called the local rep Long term loan of a pen Started using and sharing the Pen with
students/staff Trio Student Support Services purchased 75
pens
How did I hear about the Smartpen?
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Serves 270 students, disabled, low income, first generation
Equipment loan program: 75 (120) Smartpens, laptops, software
Individual Academic Tutoring Academic Advisement Peer Mentoring Success Prep Workshops Assist in funding the Assistive Technology lab
ASU Tempe Trio Program
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Students with Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical (carpal tunnel, tendonitis, arthritis), physical disabilities (CP, MS)
If note taking is a requested and supported accommodation
If note taking is an issue but not requested If note taking is not supported but student
could benefit from the Smartpen Students who have relied heavily on human
note takers
Who do I introduce the Smartpen to?
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Demo a previous pencast from my notebook Record a pencast with the student watching Refer them to the livescribe.com web site Refer them to YouTube videos
How do I introduce the Pen to a new student?
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Disability Access Consultants Assistive Technology Lab referrals Trio staff Self referrals/word of mouth
Referral Process
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Pens are numbered and recorded in data base Serial Numbers are recorded in data base Pens are packaged in zip lock bags with USB
cable and quick guide Check out is by semester but renewed for the
year as needed All pens are returned each summer for
maintenance If the Pen is damaged/lost he/she will pay the
reimbursement cost
Check Out Process
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Take prior knowledge inventory Overview of pen parts & accessories Overview of paper features Recording & Playback Mock PowerPoint lecture with student using
Smartpen Tips & Tricks
Initial Training
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Review current progress with pen usage Livescribe Desktop: on computer and on web Livescribe Connect: Facebook, Evernote, email,
Google Tips & Tricks
Follow up Training
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Copy PowerPoint to dot paper Search feature Calculator Printing dot paper iPad app Handwriting Recognition via MyScript Import to Kurzweil; use study tools B/VI population; Talking Tactile Pen
Technology: http://www.touchgraphics.com/research/pen.htm
Tips & Tricks
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MyScript for Livescribe
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Export to Email, Word, NotePad
Livescribe with Kurzweil
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I am a terrible note taker I can’t spell I can’t listen and write at the same time I’m not technology savvy I don’t have a computer
Excuses for not using the Smartpen
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For students who are resistive to technology For students who are dependent upon a human
note taker
Concurrent use of Human note taker and Smartpen
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Students are people too! They’re going to take down what they think is
important They’re going to make mistakes; they’re not
perfect Smartpen puts the control back on the SWD Smartpen enhances independence in the SWD Smartpen promotes lifelong skill development Smartpen aids in the transition to the
workforce
Student Note takers vs. Smartpen
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Please accept this letter as verification that _____is registered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and has provided DRC with disability documentation, in accordance with ASU Policy STA 402-03- Eligibility for Accommodations- Required Disability Documentation, which is on file with our office. This student is eligible for services for this semester and may require academic support accommodations in your HON 171 #72716 class. Please discuss any concerns or questions with the student and don’t hesitate to contact me at 965-1232, for further clarification or verification of appropriate accommodations. The accommodation most appropriate as it pertains to your class is digital recording during lectures and the use of a Livescribe Smart Pen for taking notes. If you would like more information about DRC, including faculty resources, policies and procedures, referring a potential student to our office, specific disability information etc., please visit our web site at: www.asu.edu.drc.
Sample Accommodation Letter
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– http://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm– Digital Recording is an auxiliary aid, Sec. 12103, 1.C.– Sec. 1282, 2.A. iii: a failure to take such steps as may
be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services, unless the entity can demonstrate that taking such steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation being offered or would result in an undue burden
Professors who resist Digital Recording
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Cost savings: human note takers cost $75-$100 semester
Time savings: human note takers cost DAC and administrative time
Student independence: there is no price to pay for independence
Workforce readiness: human note takers will be costly in the workforce if even available
Smartpen usage results to date
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What Students Are Saying…
My name is Shannon LeBlanc and I am a third year undergraduate student studying Biology-Mathematics at the University of New Brunswick here in Canada. The Livescribe Smart Pen was recommended to me by my neurologist and I have been a faithful user now for two years.
I am now a Student Ambassador for UNB's Student Accessibility Centre and I have been recommending the Smart Pen to numerous university students with various disabilities from short term memory or amnesia, to deafness in one year.
I myself have benefited greatly since I have started using the Livescribe Smart Pen. I was always an A+ student, then I had an unfortunate accident in which my memory lacked its ability to retain information like I used to. Furthermore, I was no longer able to multitask, making taking notes in class very difficult. But when I began using the Livescribe Smart Pen I was able to take notes during my lectures and then listen to the lectures later that evening to recall what we learned. The Livescribe Smart Pen was the perfect study tool for a university student like myself.
Sincerely,Shannon Rose LeBlanc
What else can you do with a smartpen?
Pencast PDF
DSS and Student Benefits
Institution and Educators Benefits
For more information about the Livescribe smartpen
and pricingeMail: [email protected]: www.livescribe.com/assistivetechnology
Order placement proceduresFor Credit Card Orders – Purchase at the K20Education Online Store:www.livescribe.com/education/store.html
For purchase orderseMail – [email protected]
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